At the brink of disaster, Ryan Gregory stretched out his hand to support Claura Wood, but she took the opportunity to lean into his arms.
Her scream had already attracted the attention of those around them, and added to the servants' incessant apologies, all the VIPs looked over.
Sofia Hamilton was no exception, turning her head at the sound of the scream.
But when she turned, she saw Claura throwing herself into Ryan's arms.
That instant, it felt as if there was a needle stuck in her heart, particularly uncomfortable.
A sense of inexplicable sourness and grievance surged up within her.
Ryan, however, remained unflustered as he pulled Claura away, "Are you alright?"
Claura pretended to be startled, shaking her head, "I'm fine."
Lydia Mitchell noticed the scene and hurried over, whispering a reprimand to the servants before sending them away.
Claura, delighted, stepped forward to take Lydia's arm, "Mom Lydia."